MICROMINE CONSULTING SERVICES CAPABILITY STATEMENT

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1 MICROMINE CONSULTING SERVICES CAPABILITY STATEMENT Intuitive Mining Solutions GEOLOGICAL AND MINING EXPERTISE

2 Geological AND MINING EXPERTISE MCS generates competent person reports compliant with international and local reporting standards About Micromine Consulting Services Micromine Consulting Services (MCS) provides geological and mining consulting to mineral resource companies worldwide. Our consultants are experienced geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, surveyors, database managers and GIS specialists, all with proven competency in metals, energy and construction. Proven experience and capability MCS clients include many of the industry s largest mining companies as well as State Provincial Governments; Mining Ministries; financial institutions both corporate and banking; and legal and accountancy firms. Our clients benefit from independent consultancy services whether at their site or from a local MCS office. MCS uses Micromine, a leading geological exploration and mine modelling software solution, as well as other third-party software applications recognised by the resource sector, to complete projects quickly and cost effectively. MCS Services MCS offers a range of services across three divisions, mining, exploration and GIS covering the metals, energy and construction materials sectors. Our services span the entire mining value chain from grass roots exploration; resource estimation; scoping to full bankable feasibility studies; and mine production and control. Services include: Exploration MCS manages exploration data capture, surface and sub-surface data collection and modelling, work programme design and implementation, and development of working practices for metals, coal and construction material prospects. Experienced local consultants are available to provide expert geological assessment analysis and multi-disciplinary data interpretation. Quality Assurance/Quality Control - QA/QC MCS undertakes QA/QC audits and designs and implements best practice quality control processes and protocols. Our consultants provide assessment of data handling, sample preparation and analysis methodologies for assay, specific gravity and moisture determination, ensuring the quality of data meets the client s needs and the reporting standards. Resource Estimation MCS has a team of senior geoscientists and competent persons, experienced in a wide range of commodities, who undertake geostatistical analysis; solid body modelling and classified resource block model estimations, using industry standard methods such as IDW, OK and MIK. Mining Our mining consultants undertake all levels of mining studies including scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; pit optimisations, reserve estimations and mine design. In addition we provide 3D underground mine design, and mine scheduling services along with production planning and grade control. Economic modelling and reserve reporting are also available. Reserve Estimation The resources can be converted to JORC compliant reserves by considering the modifying factors. The cash flows can be discounted to provide the net present value (NPV) for the project.

3 JORC NI SAMREC SEHK China MLR Mongolian Standard GKZ PERC Data Management: Exploration and Mining MCS has the expertise and in-house software capabilities to manage its clients exploration and mining data, involving the creation of new databases to accommodate client specific data management requirements, database back up, validation, import/export of data and general database administration. We will configure database reports and views to suit our client s needs and specific data types, and provide regular status reports for project management and budgeting. GIS MCS uses the latest GIS geological software packages in conjunction with the Micromine software solution, to provide multi-layer spatial solutions that enhance the understanding of mining and geological scenarios. MCS has in-house capabilities to develop and maintain project specific multi-layer spatial databases, and to generate and digitise GIS maps, integrate data and provide analyses. 3D presentations and animation movies MCS combines the 3D power of the Micromine software, Google Earth and other GIS and video editing software packages, to provide a 3D animation service to display exploration projects, mines, ore bodies and mine sites. These 3D movies can also be included in presentations for investors, corporate videos or websites. MCS provides voiceover in various languages, or sound tracks to accompany the movie. OTHER SERVICES Valuations Prospectus Project audits Technical reviews and development of modelling technologies Reconciliation of reports against previous studies Due diligence and competent person reports Reports used in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

4 MCS AND Micromine MCS is a division of MICROMINE an award-winning global technology solutions provider With over 12,000 clients in more than 90 countries, MICROMINE is a leading provider of intuitive software solutions to the mining and exploration industry. From capturing, managing, visualising and understanding data to controlling and reporting on mine production, MICROMINE has a solution for every stage of the mining process. MICROMINE understands the software and consultancy needs of exploration and mining operations around the world. Located in 20 of the world s major mineral producing capitals, our team is close to your operation. This means MICROMINE can provide you with local support and services in your language and time zone. MICROMINE s intuitive solutions are delivered by a team of specialists who understand the software and how it will integrate into your operation for maximum results.

5 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE LOCAL EXPERTISE GLOBAL STANDARDS MCS clients benefit from timely, compliant and accurate reporting HOW MCS CAN HELP YOU MCS consultants have local knowledge and local expertise to deliver competent person reports to globally recognised standards. With established local alliances and a comprehensive range of language competencies, including English, Ukrainian, Mongolian, Chinese and Russian, our consultants produce multi-lingual reports, understand, and interpret local data. MCS competent person reports comply with the following reporting standards: JORC NI SAMREC SEHK (Chapter 18, Hong Kong) China MLR Mongolian Standard Russian, Ukraine and Central Asian GKZ (State Commission on Mineral Reserves) Standard PERC (Pan-European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee) Codes REPORTING FLEXIBILITY MCS will assist exploration and mining companies to quantify their mineral resources and reserves in line with their business objectives, examples include: Buying or selling mineral resources Project approvals Raising capital Shareholder requirements Re-evaluation of existing resources using modern reporting standards Due diligence Mine and operational planning and control Updating and/or adding value to a project with new sample data MCS consultants provide standards compliant resource and reserve estimation and mining studies. If required, we are able to produce these reports in tandem for submission to Government bodies, as well as for international financial institutions. For example, in China, MCS will undertake JORC standard reports required for joint venture investors, in parallel with MLR standard reports for the Chinese Government. This level of reporting flexibility delivers a cost-effective benefit to our clients. LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS Many countries possess complicated fiduciary and compliance requirements that can make reporting complex. Over several years, MCS has developed well-established relationships with the regulatory bodies within these countries. Our relationships, coupled with our sound working knowledge of the regulatory process, combines to provide our clients with a unique service. MCS clients benefit from timely, compliant and accurate reporting. GOVERNMENT ACCREDITATIONS The Micromine exploration and mine design solution is accredited by The China Ministry of Lands and Resources for the announcement of resources and reserves in China. MCS consultants use Micromine to produce the mandatory drawings required to accompany reports submitted to governing bodies in regions such as China, Mongolia and Russia. MICROMINE has received certification from the Mongolian Government as a Company authorised to conduct feasibility standard studies in Mongolia. As a division of MICROMINE, MCS has access to an excellent team of software designers and developers able to modify the software, quickly and easily, to meet specific client or project requirements. This represents a unique benefit for MCS clients.

6 CONSULTING SERVICES in your language, your time zone OTHER MICROMINE SOLUTIONS MICROMINE Micromine is a world leading geological exploration and mine design solution. Developed for all stages of the mineral extraction process, Micromine takes you from target generation through to exploration, geological modelling, resource modelling, pit optimisation, mine design, reserve estimation, production scheduling, and grade control and beyond. FIELD MARSHAL Field Marshal captures and manipulates exploration and mining geological field data. Compatible with most portable, or hand-held, devices, it ensures field data is valid and reliable, enabling informed decisions. Enter data directly into Field Marshal, saving time, reducing errors and increasing productivity. Inexpensive and easy to use, Field Marshal is a recognised industry standard field data collection solution. GEOBANK Geobank is a flexible, reliable and secure Data Management Solution that captures, validates, stores and manages data from diverse sources. Geobank seamlessly integrates with Micromine to enable mining and exploration companies to maintain the quality, integrity and usability of their essential data. PITRAM MINE PRODUCTION AND CONTROL MANAGEMENT Pitram complements Micromine s exploration and mining solutions, a real-time mine production control system that records and manages mine site operations. Pitram s powerful planning functionality provides users with a snapshot of their mine. With access to maintenance plans, crew schedules and mining plans, users have tools needed within a single environment to make informed decisions. From risk management and asset tracking to grade optimisation and stockpile management, Pitram s real-time viewing environment helps you visualise your operations so that you have a complete production overview. Pitram s reporting, analysis and integration platform is also vital to ensuring that the data obtained from disparate sources is presented in an organised and integrated fashion. Flowing from intuitive and flexible planning functionality, through to short interval control and open pit and underground optimisation, Pitram drives a continual improvement process. DOME Dome is a web-based operational intelligence solution designed for the mining industry. The software application is capable of collecting data from existing systems and presenting decision makers with specific, timely and relevant information. By sourcing data related to a mine s activities, Dome provides information that supports general data analysis and process improvement methodologies. Mine staff can make informed decisions related to the operation; reducing costs, improving resource utilisation and increasing production. HOW TO CONTACT MICROMINE CONSULTING SERVICES For more information on how Micromine Consulting Services can assist your business please visit our website at or contact us at mcs@micromine.com MICROMINE Corporate 174 Hampden Road Nedlands WA 6009 Australia T: +61 (0) E: mm@micromine.com Micromine Africa Tel: mmafrica@micromine.co.za Micromine Brazil Tel: mmbrazil@micromine.com Micromine Canada Tel: +1 (604) mmcanada@micromine.com Micromine Chile Tel: + 56 (2) mmchile@micromine.com Micromine China Tel: mmchina@micromine.com Micromine Indonesia Tel: mmindonesia@micromine.com Micromine Kazakhstan Tel: mmkz@micromine.com Micromine Mongolia Tel: mmmongolia@micromine.com Micromine Russia Tel: +7 (495) mmrussia@micromine.com Micromine Turkey Tel: gssiyok@micromine.com Micromine Ukraine Tel: ababynin@micromine.com Micromine United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) mmuk@micromine.com Micromine USA Tel: +1 (303) mmusa@micromine.com